Found inside – Page 2On what characteristics may we found new genera?" It is now almost universally conceded that ... Now the neuration of the Lycaenidae is one of their most constant and reliable characters. Many years' study of the roup from all over the ... Each taxon was surveyed within that part of its range where . Etymology. Lycaenidae is the second-largest family of butterflies (behind Nymphalidae, brush-footed butterflies), with over 6,000 species worldwide, whose members are also called … The butterfly inhabits tropical hardwood hammocks and their associated margins, beachside scrub and tropical pine rocklands. Flight Characteristics: Quick and darting; flies in bright sun Lycaenidae (blues, coppers, and hairstreaks) -- small butterflies with fluted hind wings. Found inside – Page 102LYCAENIDAE The following are some of the salient characteristics of the Lycaenid family . ( a ) ' These are perfect gems of beauty , mostly of small size , and including , probably , the smallest known butterflies . The gossamer-winged butterflies - sometimes called gossamer-wings - are in the family known as Lycaenidae, are a large group of butterflies found all over the world (over 5000 species), and they also happen to be some of the smallest of butterflies.Most of them share characteristics such as rear-facing eyespots on the back of the wings wings - presumably to trick predators into biting . The late John Nevill Eliot in his fundamental work on Lycaenidae classification subdivided the family into sections, tribes, and subfamilies (Eliot 1973 … Even with such protection there is no guarantee that the species will survive in the long-term without habitat management. Lycaenidae: The Gossamer-Winged Butterflies. Affiliate Disclaimer AnimalCorner.co.uk is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Updates. This volume investigates the contemporary fauna that inhabit the Cuatro Ciénegas Basin. Divided into 15 chapters, it addresses and describes their diversity, taxonomic and biogeogaphic affinities, and ecological characteristics. Females range from dull violet to bright purplish blue near the body and central portions of the wings; the remainder of the wing can range from light to dark . This monograph presents a thorough taxonomic revision of the Family Lycaenidae (Papilionoidea: Lepidoptera) from the Indian Himalayas. About 3,000 worldwide species. The Eastern Tailed Blue is a species of small butterflies native to parts of the United States. The body is thin. Family Facts: The family is known as the Gossamer-Winged butterflies because their wings, like the fabric, generally … However, a phylogenetic framework to test . 111-136. Although P. bavius is a protected species, data about its host plant selection is very scarce, and little information is available on its myrmecophilous relationships. Family: Lycaenidae (blues, coppers, hairstreaks) Range: This subspecies is one of eleven nearctic subspecies of Lycaeides idas (Masters 1972) and occurs in Canada … Contents. Most species are gray or brown colored, many with delicate streaked markings … The study covers all the genera present in the … Therefore, the mitogenome sequence is necessary to better understand genomic characteristics of the species. Many species have sugar producing glands on the bodies of the larvae, and many of these are tended and protected by Ants. Lycaenidae (Blues, Coppers, Hairstreaks, Elfins) State Protection Endangered Listed as Endangered by New York State: in imminent danger of extirpation in New York. common name: atala butterfly, atala hairstreak, coontie hairstreak scientific name: Eumaeus atala Poey 1832 (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) Introduction - … & PLACHTER H. 1999: Population struc- amplifications were performed in a total of 27.6 µl for the multi- ture, mobility and habitat preferences of the violet copper plex which contained 25 µl Thermozym Mastermix, 3 pmol for Lycaena helle (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) in Western Ger- each primer of the Lhe03 locus . Israel Journal of Ecology & Evolution: Vol. It is not uncommon to see clouds of Blues rising from puddles when disturbed. Some species are extinct or nearing extinction, others are very common.  Â. If you know the species, please, click on the picture and write the species name in Comments section. Distribution of lycaenids The Lycaenidae family representatives are found in all major biogeographical regions in the temperate and tropical areas. The family Lycaenidae contains many species, mostly small, many of them very rare. In 2011 however phylogeneticists discovered as a result of molecular analysis that the moth family Hedylidae had more in common with the 5 'butterfly' families than with other moths. Characteristics: White and brown "tiger striped" on ventral wing, with darker spots along ventral hindwing margins. Found insideIn this book, the fundamental optical properties underlying structural colors are explained, and these mysteries of nature are surveyed from the viewpoint of biological diversity and according to their sophisticated structures. Most species overwinter in either the egg or pupal stage. The species has two pairs of white-tipped tails and an orange . Found inside – Page 171Brush-footed Butterflies Family: Nymphalidae (nihm-FAL-ih-dee) Characteristics: WINGSPAN: 1% to 3 in. (3.0 to 7.6 cm) COLOR: Orange, ... Gossamer-wings, Hairstreaks Family: Lycaenidae (ly-SIHN-ih-dee) Characteristics: WINGSPAN: % to 2. These species were previously placed in the genus Mitoura with other taxa which utilize hosts in the Cupressaceae. Every known taxon is designated a binomial ( two-word ) name derived from Latin or Greek roots. n. and Philiris parsonsi sp. Other articles where Pieridae is discussed: butterfly: The butterfly families include: Pieridae, the whites and sulfurs, known for their mass migrations; Papilionidae, the swallowtails and parnassians; Lycaenidae, including the blues, coppers, hairstreaks, and gossamer-winged Larval diet varies, but many species feed on buds or flowers, while some bore into buds, stems, or fruits. Unlike moths, butterflies are active during the day and are usually brightly coloured or strikingly patterned.Perhaps the most distinctive physical features of the butterfly are its club-tipped antennae and its habit of holding the wings vertically over the back when at . They get the name Spicebush from their favorite host plant with the same name. Maintaining multiple sexually selected traits is likely to be metabolically costly, potentially resulting in trade-offs in the evolution of male signals. The body is stout with relatively small wings. Type genus: North American taxonomists traditionally divide our species among four subfamilies: The first three of these are very closely related, and taxonomists in other parts of the world typically consider them as three tribes (among several others) under the subfamily Lycaeninae; while certain other more distinctive groups (including Meletinae) are treated as full subfamilies. Adults of both sexes have three pairs of walking legs, though most males have fused segments in their front legs. The PCR FISCHER K., BEINLICH B. The related Metalmarks are commonly included as a sumbfamily (, eyes of adults indented near antennae and face is narrow between eyes, forelegs of males reduced, with fused tips without claws, forelegs of females "of almost normal size" and do bear claws, radial (R) veins of forewing simple, not forked, hindwing often with thread-like extensions that resemble antennae (typical of "hairstreaks"). Found inside – Page 378or ants Fiedler, K. (2012) The host genera of ant-parasitic Lycaenidae butterflies: a review. ... Fields, P.G. and McNeil, J.N. (1988b) Characteristics of the larval diapause in Ctenucha virginica (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae). The threatened Karkloof blue butterfly, Orachrysops ariadne (Butler), is endemic to KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa. A moth's antennae are feathery or saw-edged. The book is a result of long-term research of a large international team of scientists, working at research institutes and non-governmental organizations, many within the framework of projects funded by the European Commission. In multi-species associations, the characteristics of potential partners can vary … The insect order Lepidoptera is the second largest order of insects and consists of butterflies and moths. 110) together form a diverse butterfly family, with a … n.), from Papua New Guinea, are described and illustrated, as are the early stages of the former taxon, with Litsea sp. You can donate to support this project at any time. Club Silverline. On transect butterfly surveys during 1990-99, we recorded northern blues (Lycaeides idas nabokovi) in forest openings in northeastern Wisconsin, Kamer blues (L. melissa samuelis) in barrens in central and northwestern Wisconsin, and melissa blues (L. m. melissa) in prairies in western Minnesota and adjoining North and South Dakota. Found inside – Page 130Demographic Characteristics and Reasons for Their Endangered Status Clearly the most important reason contributing to the endangered status of these butterflies is degradation of habitat . Biological factors such as ( 1 ) larval host ... The wings, bodies, and legs, like those of moths, are covered with dustlike scales that come off when the animal is handled. So there will be exceptions to the following characteristics. The insect order Lepidoptera is the second largest order of insects and consists of butterflies and moths. Despite being generally rare, all Tomares species Adults of most species are avid flower visitors and derive most of their nutrition in this way, but many can also be seen visiting mud puddles, carrion, fermenting fruit, etc. etymology. Found inside – Page 410Briefly , the characteristics of the family Lycaenidae are : 1. Very small to medium - sized butterflies , they are extremely delicate in structure and are characterised by their metallic colours , quick flight and great affinity for ... Wing colors of Chrysozephyrus butterflies (Lepidoptera; Lycaenidae): ultraviolet reflection by males. Abstract. Key Characteristics. Family Scientific Name: Lycaenidae. Found inside – Page 29Butterfly families in Britain and Ireland English names Characteristics Family Papilionidae Swallowtails Large ... Just one species in Britain, the Duke of Burgundy Lycaenidae Hairstreaks, coppers, blues Small to medium-sized ... Two of the four sites from which it is known are registered as Natural Heritage Sites within Mistbelt grassland. At each station, survey data were taken on the characteristics of the habitat, height above sea level, GPS geographical location data collection and fauna material. Look for Spring Azure Butterflies around and along roadsides, forest edges … Lycaenidae: These are commonly known as blues, coppers and hairstreaks. Male butterflies in the hyperdiverse tribe Eumaeini possess an unusually complex and diverse repertoire of secondary sexual characteristics involved in pheromone production and dissemination. Found inside – Page 108secondary sexual characters : on underside of fore wing there is a tuft of long hairs on the inner margin on a level with the lobe ; on the upper side of the hind wing there is a matt glandular patch below vein 8 and covering the ... Similar Species: The Gyas Blue (Hemiargus ceraunus gyas) and Marine Blue have similar ventral wing patterns, but . Club Silverline. As with many species of the Lycaenidae family the larvae closely resemble the flowering heads they feed on. The lycaenid butterfly, Shijimiaeoides divina (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae), has been listed in Korea as a class II endangered wild species since 2012. Box 45063, Ottawa, Ontario K2M 2Y1 Canada . Detailed information on species' ecological niche characteristics that can be related to declines and extinctions is indispensable for a better understanding of the relationship between the occurrence and performance of wild species and their environment and, moreover, for an improved assessment of the impacts of global change. One of the easiest ways to tell the difference between a butterfly and a moth is to look at the antennae. The latest update in 2008 is consistent with the recent re-classification developments and updates to C&P4 in the Malaysian Nature Journal 59(1), pp 1 - 49, and DNA mapping of the family Nymphalidae by Wahlberg et al, whereby the Subfamilies Nymphalinae, Heliconiinae, Limenitidinae, Cyrestinae and Apaturinae are now applicable to the Singapore checklist. These characteristics have granted them a tribe of their own (Tomarini Eliot 1973). 2002 Feb;19(2):175-83. 1. Found inside – Page 265(1) Host-plant relationships of Lycaenidaebutterflies show all characteristics as found among usual' insect herbivores ... of the evolutionary processes which have led to the present-day host-plant associations among the Lycaenidae. The Papilionoidea were traditionally divided into 5 individual families - Papilionidae, Pieridae, Lycaenidae, Riodinidae and Nymphalidae. Found inside – Page 131Chequered blue butterfly , Scolitantides orion ( Lepidoptera : Lycaenidae ) has severely declined in many parts of Europe and is currently red - listed in many countries . ... Characteristics of the chequered blue 131. The Northern blue is a small silvery butterfly with a wingspan of 0.9-1.25 inches (2.2-3.2 cm). About the ProjectAuthors and CitationContact UsFrequently Asked Questions, How to Get InvolvedBe a CoordinatorPartner with UsRegister. Found inside – Page 138Some characteristics of the Roan Antelope (Hippotragus lemmplueus) were pointed out, and the habits of the ... Baker, F.Z.S., presented a paper, entitled “A Revision of the Amblypodian Group of the Butterflies of the Family Lycaenidae,” ... This is a small butterfly (1") with . n., Philiris radicala sp. Hummingbird moth (Hyles lineata) on showy milkweed at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge. Found inside – Page 76The danger is ever present that one will treat as taxonomic units the complexes of characteristics by which , as has been shown , each population can be distinguished . There is no point in describing the rather abstract average pheno ... Show your support by making a financial contribution. (Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae, Theclinae) Vazrick Nazari1, Wolfgang ten Hagen2 1 P.O. Found inside – Page 370This and O. oroetes are structurally very similar along with the following species which shows some characters of both ( Dunn 1985 ) . Ogyris sp . near barnardi Miskin , 1890 Distribution : figure 29 Western Australia : Kellerberrin ... March 5, 2010 yayi251 Tags: families, skippers, species, swallowtails Butterflies can be found in fields, forests and residential areas of all fifty states. In this work, I studied the distribution of the subfamily Riodininae in time and space in a savanna remnant: Gleba Pé de Gigante, Parque Estadual de Vassununga, São Paulo State. Females lay single, sea urchin shaped eggs on host leaves or flower buds; the resulting caterpillars are typically slug-shaped. The tropical butterfly Eumaeus atala Poey 1832 (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae), once co nsidered extinct, has made a significant population increase in southeast Florida during the past thirty years, but the few published papers that mention life history traits ve crash eruption cycles, isolated colonies located in fragmented and endangered pine . Introduction Review of literature Material, methods and procedure of study Genus Abisara Felder and Felder 1. There are many different kinds of copper butterflies in the family Lycaenidae, which also includes the blues. 2021 May 12;288(1950):20202512. doi: 10.1098/rspb.2020.2512. We want to express our gratitude to all who showed their support by making a contribution this year. Lycaenidae photos with superspecies identification. Found inside – Page 121As a family the Lycaenidae bear certain structural characteristics by which they can always be recognized . The front legs of the males are somewhat reduced and are not useful for walking . They lack tarsal claws and a little pad called ... Both moths and butterflies have large wings that come in a huge range of . Imafuku M(1), Hirose Y, Takeuchi T. Geographic Range: Much of the world, from North America to Europe to Africa. Most adults visit flowers for nectar, but some harvesters feed on wooly aphid honeydew and some hairstreaks feed on aphid honeydew or bird droppings. These butterflies are best seen in flight between April and October. Timfristos is a mountain in the eastern part of Evrytania and the western part of Phthiotis in . n., Philiris bubalisatina sp. Found inside – Page 353Syntarucus pirithous L. Characteristics common to the preceding species; distinguished from the above by the absence of the ... This is the most characteristic and abundant Lycaenidae of the Pityusics (as well as of the Gymnesics). Everything else copyright © 2003-2021 Iowa State University, unless otherwise noted. The 15 259-bp complete mitochondrial genome of the species consists of a typical set of genes, including 13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNA . Zemeros flegyas (Cramer) Genus Dodona . Lycaenidae (Blues and Hairstreaks) Most butterflies of this family are relatively small and sometimes quite colorful. The next family is the Lycaenidae classification, and there are about 6,500 species in this subfamily. Separation of Loranthomitoura from Mitoura is based primarily on characteristics of the immature stages, especially first instar chaetotaxy. (, A number of species are parasitic or predatory (, Lycaenidae (Blues, Coppers, Hairstreaks, Harvesters), How to add your National Moth Week 2021 photos, Blues, Coppers, Hairstreaks, Harvesters (Lycaenidae), The Butterflies of North America: A Natural History and Field Guide, The Century Dictionary: an encyclopedic lexicon of the English language, Photographic Atlas of Entomology and Guide To Insect Identification, An Introduction to Southern California Butterflies. Answer. Members of this large subfamily include: Found inside – Page 149Conduct walk - through survey and monitoring activities to assess habitat characteristics of the oak savannah habitat that includes determination of Karner blue butterfly larvae presence , measuring of larvae , observation of attending ... There are 135 families that contain over 110,000 species. The book also includes specific chapters dealing with insects of economic importance. 106 ), hairstreaks ( Fig. Spicebush Swallowtail. Family Lycaenidae (Gossamer-wing Butterflies) Description of Lycaenidae. Found inside – Page 329774630 Physiological characteristics and competitive ability of plasmid - cured derivatives of Rhizobium fredii USDA 206 . 771513 Radiofrequency electrical ... 773750 Laboratory rearing of Sandia xami xami ( Lycaenidae , Eumaeini ) . n., Philiris baiteta sp. 108 ), and metalmarks ( Fig. 12 CHAPTER 1 . Some species are extinct or nearing extinction, others are very common. The development of immature stages, life history and behaviour of mealybug predator, Spalgis epius (Westwood) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) reared on mealybugs, Planococcus citri (Risso) (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae) was studied in the laboratory. Geometer moths live in vegetated habitats, especially those with woody plants available, and have a wide distribution throughout the world. Contributors own the copyright to and are solely responsible for contributed content.Click the contributor's name for licensing and usage information. Found inside – Page 48Indeed, the Lycaenidae are well-known as a group for their predilection for nitrogen-rich parts of plants, ... It is possible that the association of these two traits in the Lycaenidae might simply be the result of historical accident. Elfins are brownish species that appear in the … Found inside – Page 63Biology and systematics of the plebejus ( Icaricia ) acmon group ( Lycaenidae ) . I. Characteristics of the group . J. Lepid . Soc . In press . Gorelick , G. A. 1969 . Notes on larval host acceptance in a California population of ... A small silvery butterfly with a 0.9 - 1.3 inch (2.2-2.3 cm) wingspan. Found inside – Page 27... ( Lepidoptera : Lycaenidae ) in relation to characteristics of foodplants and presence of ant hosts . ... J. , 2004 : Phylogeny of Maculinea blues ( Lepidoptera : Lycaenidae ) based on morphological and ecological characters ... The adults are typically small to tiny and often brilliantly colored--iridescent blues, bright reds, and oranges. (large size). Polyommatus timfristos sp. Male--purple-blue on dorsal wing; female--mottled brown with some blue on the dorsal wing. Key Characteristics. These small butterflies often have a metallic blue or coppery upper side, and they often live with ants who help to protect them and get a sugary substance needed to live from them. This monograph presents a thorough taxonomic revision of the Family Lycaenidae (Papilionoidea: Lepidoptera) from the Indian Himalayas. The predator completed its life cycle in 23.8 days with four larval. Found inside – Page 261Brilliant colours and metallic reflections are characteristic of many Lycaenidae but few other genera possess such brilliant colours beneath the wings . There are 57 species currently recognised in the genus Hypochrysops and all except ... Lycaenidae. The main characteristics separating the Club Silverline from the Long-Banded Silverline are the club-shaped basal streak on the underside of the forewing and the mainly black edging of the silver streaks as compared to the reddish brown of the Long-Banded Silverline. Found inside – Page 12The Metalmarks have sometimes been included as a subfamily , the Riodininae of the Lycaenidae . c . ... The following are some of the characteristics of the butterfly families and some of the subfamilies found in New Jersey . (2008). Harvesters have carnivorous larvae that favor small Homoptera such as Aphids. University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension outreach is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public. In many species, caterpillars depend on ants for protection, so caterpillars produce sugary secretions that are collected by the ants. Oviposition patterns in the myrmecophilous butterfly Maculinea alcon (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) in relation to characteristics of foodplants and presence of ant … Diagnostic Characteristics Best determined by combination of reddish-brown undersurface combined with steel-blue uppersurface, presence of tails, undersurface of hindwing with a white postmedian band forming a W near tails, usually with a series of small black submarginal points or chevrons with orange caps and blue bottoms. Found world-wide, butterflies and moths are some of the most beautiful representatives of the insect world. Found inside – Page 377... 21 , 23-25 Pettit , R.H. , 20 Phaedrotes piasus , Lycaenidae Figure 13 , 36 How honey organ operates , 43 Interplay of ... ant lions , 314 Phytomyrmecophugous class of Lycaenidae Bionomic characteristics , 66 Examples , bionomics of ... [1]. Family Common Name: Lycaenidae. The research work of nearly two years has resulted in the collection of over 1000 adult individuals (male and female) of Rhopalocera (Lycaenidae) which are stored in LITERATURE REVIEW Family Lycaenidae . Defensive chemical and nutritive quality of young leaves were measured for 72 individual trees of Chrysolepis [Castanopsis] chrysophylla in conjunction with light intensities of two different stand types and population numbers of Habrodais ... Introduction Review of … The … Advances in Ecological Research, Volume 62, the latest release in this ongoing series, covers a long list of topics, including Monitoring tropical insects in the 21st Century, The distribution and structure of long-term and large-scale fire ... Butterflies and moths all belong to the order Lepidoptera. Also, you can go to the gallery page with all photos of Lycaenidae sp. The coppers ( Fig. These butterflies are distinguished by a pair of narrow tails on each of their hindwings. The development of immature stages, life history and behaviour of mealybug predator, Spalgis epius (Westwood) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) reared on mealybugs … 54, Butterfly Conservation in Theory and Practice, pp. Key Characteristics. The dorsal (top) surface is silvery blue in males with a narrow, dark … Knowledge on species characteristics such as habitat . The main characteristics separating the Club Silverline from the Long-Banded Silverline are the club-shaped basal streak on the underside of the … 107 ), blues ( Fig. At rest, they generally flex and fold their wings on top of the abdomen. An example is the Common Blue butterfly Polyommatus icarus : The Common Blue was designated by Rottemburg in 1775 as Polyommatus icarus. . Six new species of the large lycaenid genus Philiris Röber, 1891 (Philiris petriei sp. When selecting specific host plants, caterpillars of many lycaenid butterflies, such as the protected Pseudophilotes bavius hungarica, are known to engage in various interactions with ants, which help them survive. Eastern Tailed Blue. (Cupido comyntas. ) For animals, taking, importation, transportation, or possession is prohibited, except under license or permit. Interestingly, these butterflies, as well as their other stages, can be of various colors. near callophyllantha K. Schum (Lauraceae . Lepidoptera are then split into 34 superfamilies, each having specific … Found inside – Page 1226... however , any reason for his position , that Parnassius should be removed to the neighborhood of the Lycaenidae . ... from that of the Papilionidi and which in no single characteristic of its structure resembles the Lycaenidae . included, preferences for certain plant characteristics have been demonstrated, such as flower morphology or color (Tiple et al., 2006). The silverspotted skipper, Epargyreus clarus, is a common species. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Coppers are especially dominant in north temperate regions, blues are richest in the Old World tropics and north temperate zones, and hairstreaks are particularly abundant in New World tropics. It was found in complete syntopy with Polyommatus ripartii pelopi and Polyommatus admetus. The University of Florida (UF), together with Florida A&M University (FAMU), administers the Florida Cooperative Extension Service. Nymphalidae. Found inside – Page 133... 1 1 1 1 1 m m m m Lycaenidae Feniseca tarquinius Satyrium calanus Calycopis cecrops Incisalia henrici Glaucopsyche lygdamus Thyatiridae Habrosyne scripta 1 Pseudothyatira cymatophoroides 1 m m m m 1 1 1 O O m Everes comyntas m m m m ... The volume covers both the evolution and fine scale development of both pattern and pigmentation. The role of wing shape is also considered for the first time in a formal analysis. However, these insects are distinctive in one respect: as a group they possess among the greatest interspecific karyotype diversity in the animal kingdom, with chromosome numbers (n) ranging from 10 to 125. The coppers are mainly Holarctic, with some … 1a). Learn more. The first part of the name means 'many spotted'. Found inside – Page 2On what characteristics may we found new genera ? " It is now almost universally conceded that ... Now the neuration of the Lycaenidae is one of their most constant and reliable characters. Many years' study of the roup from all over ... The smallest of the three "derived" lycaenid subfamilies, and sister to the diverse Theclinae, according to Eliot (1973). Abisara fylla (Westwood) Genus Zemeros Boisduval 2. They found that the genera The Miami Blue, Cyclargus thomasi bethunbakeri (Comstock & Huntington), is a small, brightly colored butterfly endemic to Florida; additional subspecies occur in the Bahamas and Hispaniola. A small silvery butterfly with a 0.9 - 1.3 inch (2.2-2.3 cm) wingspan. Found inside – Page 74Distinction between species is hard to establish without a thorough study of internal characteristics , hence identification of the species is difficult . The external characters given , however , may be used as guidelines for tentative ... It refers to the distinctive markings on the underside of the . Zoolog Sci. Found inside – Page 720Katydids, characteristics, 15 Keiferia lycopersicella, 362-364 Key to armyworms, 583–588 Key to cabbage white ... 364–366 characteristics, 13 Lycaenidae characteristics, 13 gray hairstreak, 366–367 Lyonetiidae characteristics, ... Copyright © 2021 Metalmark Web and Data. There are 135 families that contain over 110,000 species. Found insideLycaenidae. Subfamily: Poritiinae. ZULUS, BUFFS Common characteristics of the family Lycaenidae: 1. It comprises 47% of the butterfly species in southern Africa and about 38% of butterflies in the KNP. (This percentage may be smaller in ... Physiological characteristics of the Large Copper butterfly, Lycaena dispar (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) Kim, Seong-Hyun (Applied Entomology Division, Department of Agricultural Biology, National Academy of Agricultural Science) ; ; Hong, Seong-Jin (Applied Entomology Division, Department of Agricultural Biology, National Academy of Agricultural Science) ; A morphological study with the use of scanning electron microscope of 67 species of Iberian Lycaenidae is presented. When people talk about different types of butterflies, often they are referring to the different buttefly families and subfamilies, whose names reflect shared physical characteristics of member species. The dorsal (top) surface is silvery blue in males with a narrow, dark border and white fringe. Lycaenidae. Over 5,000 world species. Different types of Butterflies. Loranthomitoura, new genus, is described for five North American hairstreak butterflies which utilize Arceuthobium as a larval host. 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